Boston University

Boston University or BU is one of the largest private universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields of specialization. The university is a most sought after by Indian students for its curriculum, special programs, research facilities, infrastructure, and eminent teaching faculty. The university has different campuses to conduct various programs. According to the survey conducted by the US News & World Report in 2012, BU has achieved 53rd rank among national universities. In 2011, QS World University Rankings survey has ranked BU in 70th position in the world. In the same year, the university achieved 54th world rank, according to a survey conducted by the Times Higher Education.

Facts

Name of the Institution

Boston University

Type of Institution

Private Research University

Location/Contact Details

Boston Universityne Silber Way

Boston, MA 02215

Phone: 617-353-2000

Accreditation/ Affiliation

Member of NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Courses Offered

BU offers nearly 250 programs in various fields of specialization. Some of the degrees offered are as follows:Master’s Degrees

International students need to apply to BU through “Common Application” procedure. International students considering the undergraduate programs in the university should have completed 12 years of formal secondary school education. Candidates applying for postgraduate programs should have completed 12+4 years of bachelors program or its equivalent. All applicants need to produce their school leaving transcripts, documents of all examinations passed, valid passport, documents of financial support to meet the program expenses, and a valid student visa from the US consulate.If the primary language is not English, international students need to qualify in an English proficiency test, IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score required for IELTS is 7. The minimum score required by the university is 600 (paper-based exam) for School of Management, College of Communication, and College of General Studies. For other BU programs, the minimum score required is 550. For internet-based TOEFL, the minimum score in each of four sections required for different BU programs are as follows:

College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, School of Hospitality Administration, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences:

Writing: 22

Reading: 21

Speaking: 23

Listening: 18

School of Management, College of Communication, and College of General Studies:

Writing: 22

Reading: 25

Speaking: 23

Listening: 21

Fee Structure

For graduate programs,

Total tuition expenses – $60,493 (9 months)

Total tuition expenses – $65,860 (12 months)

Approximate tuition expenses per year for the following programs are as follows:

School of Law – $41,780

School of Theology – $16,400

College of Fine Arts – $20,740

School of Social Work – $26,000

Scholarships / Financial Aid

The university recognizes outstanding merit through its various scholarships and merit awards. Some of the scholarships are -

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

Presidential Scholarship

Trustee Scholarship

School of Education Scholarship

Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship

Apart from academic performance, the university also offers awards and scholarships to artists, athletes, and performers in various fields. Some of these scholarships are nominated by the high schools while for some, students have to apply. International students generally have to arrange for funds from their respective countries, however, they can also apply for a tuition fee waive-off. Though the merit awards or other scholarships are generally for the US citizens, in some exceptional cases these are also offered to eligible non-citizens.

International students with overall outstanding academic performance can receive the Presidential Scholarship, which amounts to $20,000.

For further inquiry about eligibility of merit awards, international students can contact: International Admissions at 617-353-4492 or intadmis@bu.edu.

Placements

The university has a student employment office, which offers more than hundred part time jobs during the academic year. Summer special jobs are also available. Some students also opt for paid internships. After completion of program, students get lucrative job offers through the campus placement cell.